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1.1 miles
Distance
60 ft
Climb
-45 ft
Descent
00:09:16
Avg time
15 ft
Altitude change
261 ft
Altitude min
296 ft
Altitude max
261 ft
Altitude start
276 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-15.4%
Grade max
11.4%
Grade min
2,359 ft
Distance climb
2,221 ft
Distance down
1,260 ft
Distance flat
00:09:16
Avg time
North Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRTP Mountain Bike Trails
Morrisville, North Carolina -
AKAResearch Triangle
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Drop, Log Ride, Rock Garden, Skinny
RTP trails is a smooth flowing singletrack with a few simple features and little elevation change which makes it a great trail for all skill levels. The trail can be ridden in both directions. A popular loop is to make all right turns.
Access Info
Trailhead parking available at volleyball courts on Louis Stephens Dr.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 47 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
All
- 302 rides
- Last: Jul 3, 2026
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Directions to north-loop-4804 trailhead
(35.849730, -78.886600)
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Nearby Trails
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- New East Loop Connector 1 mile
RTP Mountain Bike Trails
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Frequently Asked Questions About North Loop
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Where is North Loop located?
North Loop is located in RTP Mountain Bike Trails, Morrisville, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the RTP Mountain Bike Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.84973, -78.8866.
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How hard is North Loop?
North Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for North Loop?
North Loop has 60 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 45 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 261 ft to 296 ft.
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Is North Loop a point to point trail?
North Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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